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Strike A Chord: Play4Autism Racks Up Points for Kids and their Parents

November 16, 2018|Natalie Migliore

A Christmas day tennis game inspired Greg Vasicek to create a community for autistic athletes

Forest Park, nestled between a...

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Strike a Chord: Autism Acceptance

November 14, 2018|George Bodarky

Inclusivity and understanding are the pathways to accepting and getting to know the people around us. This fall, WFUV's...

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Strike a Chord: Autism and the Job Hunt

November 14, 2018|Julia Rist

Only 14% of people with autism have jobs that pay. Two initiatives are trying to change that.

 
Job interviews are difficult...
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Strike A Chord: Teaching Autistic Children How To Swim Can Help Them Reach Beyond The Finish Line

November 13, 2018|Natalie Migliore

Florencio Flores-Palomo faced his fear of water to create a swimming organization to empower special needs children

The sound...

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Strike A Chord: Teacher Shortage Impacts Success of Special Needs Children

November 13, 2018|Natalie Migliore

About 20 percent of children in New York City public schools have disabilities, including autism. As part of WFUV's Strike A

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Strike a Chord: Why Does The Vaccine-Autism Debate Still Linger?

November 12, 2018|Julia Rist

20 years ago a physician claimed that vaccinating your child would put them at risk for autism. President Trump agrees.

 
Duri...
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Strike A Chord: Fighting for Recess

June 28, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Dr. Shawn Ladda is a professor at Manhattan College, and used to be on the board at SHAPE America, a group that advocates...

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Strike A Chord: Breathing in the South Bronx

June 26, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Briathny Merejo lives in the South Bronx. She’s in 6th grade and has severe asthma. She says sometimes when she walks down...

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Strike A Chord: Keeping Kids in Motion

June 12, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Many parks around New York City run a program called Kids in Motion. It starts in the spring, and runs through the end of...

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Strike A Chord: Finding Solace in Grief Through Sharing A Meal

March 10, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Augusta Falletta lost her brother to a car accident in 2014. She later stumbled upon The Dinner Party. It’s an organization...

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